Lower Austrian conquers the Antarctic: Ultra-Running adventure without borders!

Lower Austrian conquers the Antarctic: Ultra-Running adventure without borders!

31-year-old Yasmin Stoderegger, ultra-runner from Lower Austria, impressively cut off in a competition in Antarctica: she took second place and was the best woman in the race. She keeps driving her passion for extreme conditions. "On some days we ran deep in the snow, hip deep with me," recalls Stoderegger, who has been training for her ultra runs since summer 2023. For her training, she even moves to Madeira to optimally prepare for the next terrain adventure, especially in the Erlauf gorge in Purgstall, where she finds the perfect setting to improve her condition while collecting the vertical meters that she needs.

training in the Erlaufschlucht

in the Erlaufschlucht, a fascinating nature area that was shaped during the last ice age, Stoderegger experiences varied training sessions. The hiking trail leads idyllically along the river and not only offers impressive views, but also challenging climbing passages. Stoderegger runs here at least 100 kilometers per week and needs new running shoes every six weeks to be well equipped for your competitions. The award-winning runner with a flexible job as an online German teacher also plans her trips in such a way that she can accept the most exciting challenges. "I feel very proud that I did another run again," she says about her experiences.

The conditions under which it trains and runs are of crucial importance. Once she stood 45 degrees in Namibia, where even the fastest runners reached their limits. Flexible training in the Erlauf gorge allows her to simulate the unpredictable weather that you expect in international competitions. Your equipment is well organized: from running shoes to first aid set to special foods for every competition day-everything is carefully planned. This passion for running, combined with the beauty of the nature of the Erlauf gorge, makes every run a unique experience for Stoderegger.

you too experience the breathtaking views and the challenges of the Erlaufschlucht, which impresses with rugged rock formations and crystal -clear water. Information on hikes in this unique area also offers Bergfex .